Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 39.4% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $36,390 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Macon
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Alpharetta, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower